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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 08 2021. Zak CHUBBUCK I o R H 0 City of Chubbuck Land Use and Development Commission Regular Meeting June 8, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 5160 Yellowstone Avenue, Chubbuck, ID 83202 MINUTES Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Vice -Chair Mike Schwartz, Rebecca Berls, Brady Smith, and Carrie Holm, Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Don Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. Mendenhall called the meeting to order at 6:05pm Mendenhall asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the board. None were reported. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: May 11, 2021. Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Schwartz moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 11, 2021 with corrections; Holm seconded. The full authority approved. PUBLIC HEARING 1. An application for a Change in Land Use District from Limited Residential (R-2) to Commercial General (C-2) on approximately .25 acres of land. Subject property is in the NE % of the NW % of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, and is part of a larger parcel generally located west of Yellowstone Ave and north of Briscoe Road in Chubbuck, Idaho. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as Medium Density Residential, with the bulk of the property designated as Commercial. Type of Action: Recommendation. Planning Manager Don Matson presented an application for a Change in Land Use District from Limited Residential (R-2) to Commercial General (C-2) on approximately .25 acres of land. Applicant Johnathan Vincent stated that this application was to match the zoning on a small parcel of land to the rest of the property. Mendenhall opened the Public Hearing for public comment. Mark Mitchell at 261 Briscoe Road, was neutral. Mr. Mitchell stated that he was told that once your property was zoned commercial it could never be rezoned as a residential zone again, and asked about the different tax base for commercial vs. residential. Mr. Mitchell would like to see more businesses and single family residential developments throughout the City of Chubbuck and less multifamily units. Mr. Matson stated that a property owner in this area could change a commercial zone into a residential zone if they desired. It is a different process that would require amending the City's comprehensive plan to allow for that zone change. Berls explained the process that the County Assessor uses to assess the property taxes for residential properties and commercial properties. There being no more comment, Mendenhall closed the public hearing, bringing the meeting back to the Commission. Schwartz motioned to recommend approval of a Change in Land Use District from Limited Residential (R-2) to Coininercial General (C-2) on approximately .25 acres of land to the City Council as presented. Berls seconded. With all commission members understanding the motion they voted. Roll Call Vote: Brady Smith, Yes; Rebecca Berls, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Motion carried. 2. An application for a Conditional Use Permit to build multifamily residential buildings on approximately 2.45 acres of land. The bulk of the parcel, about 90%, lies in the General Commercial (C-2) zone, with about 10%, or .25 acres, in the Limited Residential (R-2) zone. Subject property is in the NE % of the NW % of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located at the northwest corner of Yellowstone Avenue and Briscoe Road in Chubbuck, Idaho. The area in the R- 2 zone is under concurrent application for a change to the C-2 zone. Type of Action: Decision. Planning Manager Don Matson presented an application for a Conditional Use Permit to build multifamily residential buildings on approximately 2.45 acres of land in the General Commercial (C-2) zone. Applicant Johnathan Vincent presented an application to build 13 4plex multifamily residential buildings with access off of Briscoe Road. This development will also include a privacy fence surrounding the perimeter of the development. Berls asked about the setbacks surrounding the development, and if the developer would be willing to include a playground amenity as part of this development due to the distance to the nearest City Park. Mr. Vincent went over the different setbacks for his development and would prefer not to include any playground equipment to help mitigate liability, but would be willing to include public gathering areas. Berls also asked if this development would be managed by an HOA who could then carry any necessary liability insurance for having playground equipment on the premises. Mr. Vincent stated that this development would have an HOA to maintain all 13 individually owned buildings and common areas. The current HOA managing company recommends not having playground equipment on premises to help mitigate their liability insurance. Mendenhall asked where the closest City Park was located to this development. Matson stated that it would be either Capell Park off of Park Lawn Ave. or Sample Park off of Stuart Ave. This development currently would not have any direct access to a City Park. Mendenhall opened the Public Hearing for public comment. David Griffiths at 138 Briscoe Road, was neutral. Mr. Griffiths asked if these units would be individual homeowners or rental units. Mr. Griffiths was also concerned about the proximity to Yellowstone Ave. The Commission answered Mr. Griffiths question about ownership and stated that the buildings would be individually owned and each unit within those buildings would most likely be rented out. Guy Guerrero at 133 Briscoe Road, was opposed due to the increase in traffic that Briscoe Road already has from the other multifamily residential buildings that access off of Briscoe Road. Mr. Guerrero was also concerned about the proximity to Yellowstone Ave. Mark Mitchell at 261 Briscoe Road, was opposed due to speeding and the increase in noise and traffic, and the lack of respect for other people's personal property. Mr. Mitchell would like to see more businesses and single family residential developments in this area and less multifamily units. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would have less of an issue with this development if its access was off of Yellowstone Ave. and not off of Briscoe Road. There being no more comment, Mendenhall closed the public hearing, bringing the meeting back to the Commission. Berls asked about pressurized secondary irrigation. Mr. Vincent stated that the utilities would be installed for secondary irrigation with this development to access when that is available to this property. Mendenhall asked if a park bench would meet the qualification for the natural resources in section 9 of City Code. Matson stated that is usually up to the applicant and the Commission to make that determination. Mendenhall recommended that some sort of recreational equipment be required for kids. Vincent asked if recreational equipment was required for all developments and if City Staff could provide a definition. Vincent also suggested including a gated area with a park bench for kids to play. Berls stated that the Commission had the ability to add additional conditions for approval of a conditional use permit. Smith asked if City Staff could bring some suggested definitions for recreational equipment before the board to discuss for future applications. Vincent felt like the youth was changing and not playing outside as much. Smith motioned to approve a conditional use permit to build 4-plexes as presented, conditional upon final approval of the zone change by the City Council, and a youth recreational activity area to be shown with the preliminary plat, and approved by City Staff. Berls seconded. With all commission members understanding the motion they voted. Roil Call Vote: Carrie Holm, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Brady Smith, Yes; Rebecca Berls, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Motion carried. 3. An application for a Conditional Use Permit to build multifamily residential buildings on approximately 1.95 acres of land in the General Commercial (C-2) zone. Subject property is in the NE % of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located at 295 E Chubbuck Road in Chubbuck, Idaho. Type of Action: Decision. Planning Manager Don Matson presented an application for a Conditional Use Permit to build multifamily residential buildings on approximately 1.95 acres of land in the General Commercial (C-2) zone. Applicant Daren Crockett stated that he had been working with the City's design review committee on the final design for this application Mendenhall asked about a play area for kids living within this development. Mr. Crockett stated that there will be green space in the center of this development and along Kinport Crossing as a play area for kids. Each unit will also have a back patio. Berls asked about the setbacks surrounding the development. Mr. Crockett went over the different setbacks for his development to meet City Code. Berls was concerned about the distance to the nearest City Park, and the kids not having a place to play in this development. Mr. Crockett stated that he had 4 times the green space required for this type of development for kids to play. Mendenhall asked about fencing for this development. Crockett stated that the only fencing that would be installed for this development would be along the western border of the property. Design Review recommended not putting a fence along Chubbuck Road. Matson stated that Design Review did recommend not placing a fence along Chubbuck Road due to the sight triangle for traffic and aesthetics. Mendenhall and Smith recommended placing a 4ft fence along Chubbuck Road for safety, but still maintain the sight triangle for traffic and the aesthetics for the development. Matson stated that City staff would recommend not placing the fence right along the sidewalk but to have some green space between the fence and the sidewalk. Mr. Crockett had not objections to installing a fence along Chubbuck Road. Mendenhall opened the Public Hearing for public comment. Shane Anderson Pocatello, Idaho was neutral. Mr. Anderson had been involved in the designing of this project. Anderson stated that the developer is more than happy to do what he needs to make this development fit within the look and feel of the Chubbuck Downtown area. Nick Jensen at 790 Garden Drive, was in favor. Mr. Jensen felt like the proposed green space was adequate for this infill development and the surrounding areas. Jensen was also in favor of installing a fence along Chubbuck Road for safety. Jared McKee at 857 Sheba Road, was neutral. Mr. McKee was in favor of installing a fence along Chubbuck Road for safety. McKee grew up in this area and was in favor of bringing more residents to this part of Chubbuck to support the local businesses in that area. Mark Mitchell at 261 Briscoe Road, was neutral. Mr. Mitchell felt like this development needed adequate space for kids to play. Mr. Mitchell was concerned about the negative impacts this type of development would have on the City in the future. Mitchell was concerned that a 4ft fence would not be adequate for safety along Chubbuck Road and the train track nearby this development. Mr. Mitchell would like to see more businesses and single family residential developments throughout the City of Chubbuck and less multifamily units. Mr. Crockett felt like he had provided sufficient green pace in this development for kids to play and is not required per City Code to provide playground equipment. There being no more comment, Mendenhall closed the public hearing, bringing the meeting back to the Commission. Holm agreed that the applicant had meet the requirements per City Code pertaining to green space/public space for this development. Holm also felt like that as the downtown area develops that there will be more space for the tenants to enjoy. Berls stated that the Commission can make additional requirements above and beyond City Code as part of a conditional use permit. Smith was very concerned about fencing along Chubbuck Road for safety. Berls asked the applicant if he had any ideas or suggestion on the fencing along Chubbuck Road. Crockett made some suggestions on the fencing along Chubbuck road to maintain the sight triangle for traffic. Berls asked City Staff about the concept for public spaces and playgrounds within the downtown area of Chubbuck. Mr. Matson went over some of the conceptual plans for the downtown area. Schwartz motioned to approve a conditional use permit to build multifamily residential buildings as presented, conditional upon a fence be required along Chubbuck Road, final approval by City Staff on the exterior features along Burley Drive, and all recommendations by the Design Review Committee be met. Mendenhall seconded. With all commission members understanding the motion they voted. Roll Call Vote: Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Brady Smith, Yes; Rebecca Berls, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Motion carried. Mendenhall asked City Staff to prepare and bring some suggested definitions for recreational equipment before the board to discuss for future applications. Mendenhall entertained a motion to adjourn; Smith made the motion. Schwartz seconded. All voted to adjourn at 7:57pm. l ason Mendenhall, Cha rpersan Owers, City Clerk This meeting was available to the public electronically and by phone. Via Zoom Teleconferencing: Meeting ID: 810 3675 5107